- Location
- Shimotsuma Ibaraki Japan
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Line Operator for production operations at its manufacturing facility in Shimotsuma, Japan. The role involves managing and operating production line equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining adherence to safety and regulatory standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production line machinery and equipment
- Ensure product quality compliance throughout the production process
- Follow established standard operating procedures and safety protocols
- Report equipment malfunctions and maintain production documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor
Qualifications
- Ability to operate industrial production equipment
- Strong attention to detail and quality consciousness
- Reliability and punctuality
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with potential shift work
Skills
Experience
Manufacturing or production line experience is preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant training may be considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in manufacturing is a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki, Japan, with easy access to Tokyo.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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